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$1,475,000

Sold
500 Seawall Blvd Unit 1407, Galveston, TX 77550
3 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,617 Square Feet
0.00 Acres Lot
Built in 2006
Sold
Units n/a
Checked: 20 hours ago
Updated: Jul 22, 2025 at 11:15AM

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$6,057
Cap Rate
0.8%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-21.4%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.13
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-16.7%

Property Description


0.00 Acres Lot
Built in 2006
Sold
Units n/a

SELLER IS MOTIVATED Entering this EXQUISITE PENTHOUSE you are walk into the open concept living area with walls of windows and breathtaking views of the Gulf. The Kitchen and Bathrooms are renovated with Quartz counter tops and glass tile. All new floors. The SPACIOUS PRIMARY BEDROOM has a private balcony. Imagine having coffee every morning looking at the Gulf from YOUR PRIVATE BALCONY. All bedrooms have private bathrooms.This exquisite Emerald floor plan is a Large spacious floor plan facing the Gulf with unbelievable views. The Emerald is near all of Galveston's activities including cruise ships, Pleasure Pier, beach, Strand, Post office with its restaurants & shopping. The complex itself offers a heated pool(year round), fitness center,theater, game room, yoga room & onsite management. This unit is the GEM of The Emerald!This wonderful home comes with a 2CAR GARAGE and a climate controlled storage unit

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Location


Property Details


Parking

  • Description: AdditionalParking, Assigned
  • Details: Off Street, Assigned, Additional Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Spaces Total: 2

Bedroom Information

  • # of Bedrooms: 3

Bathroom Information

  • # of Baths (Full): 3
  • # of Baths (Partial): 1
  • # of Baths (Total): 3.5

Interior Features

  • # of Rooms: 5
  • # of Stories: 1

HOA

  • Has HOA: Yes
  • Association: Moarefi Management
  • HOA Fee: $2,554/monthly

Land Information

  • Land Use: Residential
  • Land Use Subtype: Condominium Unit

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: 320400001407000
  • Lot Size: 0 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Condominium
  • Year Built: 2006

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $22,858

Utilities

  • Heating: Electric, Central
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air

Location

  • County: Galveston

Listing Details


Listed by:
Frank Petronella
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
(409) 771-2435

Source:
Houston Association of REALTORS
MLS#: 80280361
Houston Association of REALTORS

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$6,057
Cap Rate
0.8%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-21.4%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.13
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-16.7%

Purchase Details

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Purchase price:
$1,475,000
Amount financed:
-$1,180,000
Down payment:
$295,000
Closing costs:
$44,250
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$339,250
Square feet:
2,617
Cost per square foot:
$564
Monthly rent per square foot:
$2.98

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$1,180,000
Loan to value ratio:
80.0%
Loan type:
Amortizing
Term:
30 years
Interest rate:
5.875%
Principal & interest:
$6,980
Property tax:
$1,905
Insurance:
$546
Private mortgage insurance (PMI):
$0
Monthly payment:
$9,431

Operating Income

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% Rent Monthly Yearly
Gross rent:
$7,800 $93,600
Vacancy loss: (6%)
6% -$468 -$5,616
Operating income:
$7,332 $87,984

Operating Expenses


% Rent Monthly Yearly
Property taxes: (24%)
24%-$1,905-$22,858
Insurance: (7%)
7%-$546-$6,552
Property management: (8%)
8%-$624-$7,488
Repairs & maintenance: (5%)
5%-$390-$4,680
Capital expenditures: (5%)
5%-$390-$4,680
HOA fees: (33%)
33%-$2,554-$30,648
Total operating expenses: (82%)
82%-$6,409-$76,906

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
$923 $11,076
Mortgage payments:
-$6,980 -$83,760
Cash flow:
$6,057 $72,684